Question 1

Nav states that a person living in a country outside the EU/EEA that does not have a social security agreement with Norway must send their application for a Norwegian retirement pension to Nav.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The point at which the person decides to apply for their Norwegian retirement pension. At the time the application is sent, the described documentation (work history in Norway, marital status evidence) should be included with it. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 2

The Norwegian retirement pension must be applied for in time; Nav does not pay it retroactively.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The month Nav receives the pension application. Payment starts at the earliest from the month after Nav receives the application; the page states you cannot apply retroactively. You cannot apply retroactively, so pension is not paid for the period before the month after Nav received the application.

Question 3

Payment of supplerende stønad stops if the recipient stays outside Norway for more than 90 days during the benefit period.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. More than 90 days outside Norway within one benefit period. Payment of supplerende stønad stops - "stopper utbetalingen av supplerende stønad".

Question 4

A move from Norway to another country must be reported to Nav.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The date the person moves from Norway to another country (or moves again to a further country, or back to Norway) The page does not state a specific number of days; it states the duty as applying at the time of the move. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 5

A children's pension (barnepensjon) can be claimed long after the death, but Nav back-pays for a maximum of 3 years counted from the month it receives the application.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Back-payment capped at 3 years from the month Nav receives the application. Back-payment is limited to 3 years from the month the application is received; the page states no exception to that limit.

Question 6

Alderspensjon application retroactivity: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Month NAV receives the application. Earliest payment: the month after receipt of application; no retroactive months. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 7

The survivor's adjustment benefit (omstillingsstønad) is normally back-paid for only three months, so delay in claiming after a spouse's or partner's death permanently costs the earlier months.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Normally only three months of back-payment before the application. Nav normally pays only three months of arrears - "vi vanligvis bare etterbetaler for tre måneder".

Question 8

A claim for the funeral grant (gravferdsstønad) must be made at the latest 6 months from the date of the burial, interment or ceremony.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. At the latest 6 months from the date of the burial, interment or ceremony. The page states only that an exception is possible: "I spesielle tilfeller kan vi gjøre unntak fra fristen" (in special cases we can make an exception from the deadline). It does not otherwise state what happens.

Question 9

A pension application can be submitted only within the advance filing window before the desired start date.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The date you want to start receiving your Norwegian retirement pension. The application can be submitted 6 months before that date at the earliest, or 4 months before it if applying online at nav.no. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 10

A person who drew their pension at less than 100 per cent must apply themselves to change back to 100 per cent no later than the month before full payment is wanted, as Nav does not do it for them, and any other change to the withdrawal requires a full year to have passed since the previous change.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Change to 100 per cent no later than the month before full payment is wanted; at least 1 year between any other changes. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 11

For AFP in the private sector there is a closed application window: at the earliest four months before the month payment is to start, and at the latest during the month before that month.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. No earlier than four months before the desired start; no later than during the month before the desired start. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 12

Where the father died before the child was born, Nav states the children's pension claim should be made within three years of the child's birth.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within three years of the child's birth. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 13

Supplementary benefit for people over 67 with short Norwegian residence (supplerende stønad) is granted for only 12 months at a time and must be applied for again every year.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Every year - the benefit runs for 12 months at a time. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 14

After the National Insurance Court (Trygderetten) has ruled, there are 6 months from receipt of the ruling to bring the case before an ordinary court.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Within 6 months of receiving the ruling from Trygderetten. the source does not state what happens if this is missed.

Question 15

There is an absolute one-year bar on complaining about a Nav decision: once more than a year has passed since the decision was received, Nav cannot consider the complaint at all, even for good cause.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. More than one year after you received the decision. Nav cannot process the complaint. English page: "If more than one year has passed since you received the decision, we cannot review your complaint."

Question 16

A person who lives abroad and receives a pension from Nav must return the life certificate Nav posts to them within 2 months of the date on Nav's letter, signed by them and attested either by two adult witnesses or by a public authority where they live, and sent by ordinary letter post (Nav states there is no digital solution and it cannot accept registered post, courier or email).: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. Annually - within 2 months of the date Nav sends the letter. Payment is stopped after one reminder. Norwegian: "Hvis du ikke sender leveattesten innen fristen, eller skjemaet mangler bekreftelse eller underskrift, vil utbetalingen din etter en påminnelse bli stoppet." English page: "If you do not submit your life certificate in time, or if your form has no attestation or signature, payments will stop after one reminder."

Question 17

For the 2026 life-certificate round, Nav set a single fixed return date of 7 June 2026, and named the countries and age thresholds covered: recipients over 67 in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Morocco, Pakistan and India; over 80 in Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the USA; over 85 in Spain; over 87 in Canada, Australia and Chile.: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

The source does not state what starts the clock. 7 June 2026 (the 2026 round; page last updated 26.03.2026) Payment is stopped after one reminder - "Hvis du ikke sender leveattesten innen fristen, eller skjemaet mangler bekreftelse eller underskrift, vil utbetalingen din etter en påminnelse bli stoppet."

Question 18

Leveattest for pensioners abroad: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Date NAV sends the leveattest letter (usually start of April) 2 months from the letter date; 2026 round: 7 June 2026 (passed) After a reminder letter with a new form and new deadline, payment is stopped if the certificate is not returned by the deadline or lacks confirmation or signature. NAV does not stop payment before the new deadline has expired.

Question 19

Export conditions: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Not a dated deadline; residence years counted between ages 16 and 67. Minimum 20 years residence in Norway between ages 16 and 67. Born before 1963: with less than 20 years residence in Norway you can receive a lower pension if you move from Norway. Born 1963 or later: garantipensjon is not kept abroad without 20 years residence; earned inntektspensjon is still paid.

Question 20

Folketrygd membership on leaving: what starts the clock and how long does it run?

Accepted Answer

Day of departure from Norway. Planned stay of more than 12 months (or more than 6 months per year in two or more consecutive calendar years) Loss of membership from the day you leave Norway. Without membership you as a rule have no right to coverage of health service costs from folketrygden and you do not earn pension rights in Norway.

Norway pension deadlines for people who left

Nav states that a person living in a country outside the EU/EEA that does not have a social security agreement with Norway must send their application for a Norwegian retirement pension to Nav.

The Norwegian retirement pension must be applied for in time; Nav does not pay it retroactively.

Payment of supplerende stønad stops if the recipient stays outside Norway for more than 90 days during the benefit period.

A move from Norway to another country must be reported to Nav.

A children's pension (barnepensjon) can be claimed long after the death, but Nav back-pays for a maximum of 3 years counted from the month it receives the application.

Alderspensjon application retroactivity

The survivor's adjustment benefit (omstillingsstønad) is normally back-paid for only three months, so delay in claiming after a spouse's or partner's death permanently costs the earlier months.

A claim for the funeral grant (gravferdsstønad) must be made at the latest 6 months from the date of the burial, interment or ceremony.

A pension application can be submitted only within the advance filing window before the desired start date.

A person who drew their pension at less than 100 per cent must apply themselves to change back to 100 per cent no later than the month before full payment is wanted, as Nav does not do it for them, and any other change to the withdrawal requires a full year to have passed since the previous change.

For AFP in the private sector there is a closed application window: at the earliest four months before the month payment is to start, and at the latest during the month before that month.

Where the father died before the child was born, Nav states the children's pension claim should be made within three years of the child's birth.

Supplementary benefit for people over 67 with short Norwegian residence (supplerende stønad) is granted for only 12 months at a time and must be applied for again every year.

After the National Insurance Court (Trygderetten) has ruled, there are 6 months from receipt of the ruling to bring the case before an ordinary court.

There is an absolute one-year bar on complaining about a Nav decision: once more than a year has passed since the decision was received, Nav cannot consider the complaint at all, even for good cause.

Leveattest for pensioners abroad

Export conditions

Folketrygd membership on leaving